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In our 24/7 culture, only 15 percent of people get adequate sleep every night. Everyone needs to sleep because it keeps your mind and body healthy. Sleep can help you do better in school, stress less. Sound good? Now consider some possible effects as below if you do not get enough sleep.

Learning and memory

Sleep helps the brain commit new information to memory. In studies shows that students who sleep after learning a task tend to remember better. Short-term memory is one of the important parts of learning. Lack of sleep significantly impaired the ability of adult to remember what they learned the day before.

Metabolism and weight

People gain weight because inadequate sleep may affect the way our bodies process. This causes hormone imbalances among individuals who do not sleep at least eight hours a day. They tend to have better appetite and have more cravings for high-calorie foods. You may think that you burn more calories when you are awake but the extra calories consumed cannot be cover.

Safety

When you sleep, your brain is preparing for the next day. Inadequate sleep increases the risk of falling asleep during the daytime. In addition, it makes your brain work improperly. This may cause falls and mistakes such as errors, mistakes, and road accidents. For example, falling asleep when you are driving may cause accident.

Disease

Sleep disorder alters immune function. Getting sufficient sleep may also help fight cancer. Recent research indicated that people who don’t get enough sleep are at increased risk for developing certain kinds of cancer. For example, the risk of developing colon and breast cancers is higher.

Remember that good sleep is not about the number of hours you’re in bed. If you wake up a lot in the night or snore, you may not be getting quality sleep to keep you fresh and healthy.